KYC Verification: Step-by-Step Submission for Advocates, Clients, Firms & Universities
Detailed submission workflows for Bar Council enrollment certificates, Aadhaar XML / DigiLocker, PAN, corporate GSTIN, and university accreditation proofs.
- For Advocates: State Bar Council Enrollment Number & Scanned Certificate of Practice / Bar ID card
- For Individual Clients: Valid PAN Card number & Aadhaar-linked mobile number for DigiLocker OTP
- For Law Firms: Corporate PAN, GSTIN Certificate & Partnership Deed / LLP Agreement
- For Universities: UGC / BCI Recognition Order & Dean Authorization Letter
1.Access the Identity & Verification Center
Navigate to `Settings > Identity & KYC` from your profile menu in the upper right.
- The KYC center displays your current verification tier: Unverified (Tier 0), Basic ID (Tier 1), or Fully Verified Professional (Tier 2).
- Verification unlocks direct client intake, escrow payouts, and verified badge display.
2.Advocate Verification: Bar Council Enrollment & Certificate
If registered as an Advocate, submit your statutory Bar Council credentials.
- Select your State Bar Council (e.g., 'Bar Council of Delhi', 'Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa').
- Enter your Bar Registration Number in the standard format (e.g., `D/1234/2018`).
- Enter your Year of Enrollment.
- Upload a clear scanned PDF or photo of your Bar Council Enrollment Certificate or Bar Council Identity Card.
Briefly cross-references your submitted Bar Registration Number with the national Bar Council registry. Ensure the name on your account matches your legal practicing name exactly.
3.Individual Client Verification: DigiLocker & PAN
Clients complete instant paperless verification via Government of India DigiLocker integration.
- Click 'Connect with DigiLocker' to authenticate with your Aadhaar-linked phone number.
- Enter your 10-digit Permanent Account Number (PAN) for instant NSDL/Income Tax database name matching.
- DigiLocker issues a tamper-proof cryptographic XML payload verifying your full name, date of birth, and permanent address.
Aadhaar numbers are never stored in plain text. Only the masked UIDAI verification token and cryptographic hash are retained.
4.Law Firm & Corporate Entity Verification
Law firm administrators verify their organizational entity to enable multi-advocate workspaces.
- Select Entity Type: Sole Proprietorship, Partnership Firm, Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), or Private Limited Company.
- Enter Corporate PAN and 15-digit GSTIN (Goods & Services Tax Identification Number).
- Upload Partnership Deed / Certificate of Incorporation and an Authorized Signatory Board Resolution.
5.University & Institution Verification
University deans and placement officers verify academic institutions for Institution OS access.
- Upload the Bar Council of India (BCI) / UGC affiliation letter.
- Provide an official Dean / Registrar authorization letter on institutional letterhead.
- Verify the institutional domain email address (e.g., `[email protected]`).
6.Review Timeline, Blue Badges & Re-submission Protocol
Once submitted, applications undergo automated instant screening followed by manual compliance review.
- DigiLocker & PAN verification: Instant (under 60 seconds).
- Bar Council & Law Firm verification: 2 to 4 business hours.
- Upon approval, a 'Verified Professional' blue badge appears beside your name and profile across all workspaces.
- If any document is illegible or mismatched, you receive an instant SMS/email notification explaining the exact correction needed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I receive client escrow payouts before completing KYC?
- No. In accordance with RBI guidelines and anti-money laundering regulations, payout bank accounts can only receive disbursements after Tier 2 KYC verification is completed.
- What if my Bar Council certificate has a spelling discrepancy compared to my PAN?
- Upload a supplementary Gazette notification or Bar Council affidavit in the 'Additional Supporting Documents' field for expedited manual clearance.
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